Government Intervention in Farming: The Nexus of Conflict and Mistrust

The chapter explores the complexities of government intervention in farming, focusing on conflicts between CDC, state officials, and dairy farmers during an avian flu outbreak. It delves into farmers' resistance to mandatory injections for cattle, rooted in mistrust towards government actions and concerns about herd protection. Additionally, the chapter touches on farmers' growing distrust of the USDA and the promotion of lab-grown meat by figures like Bill Gates, hinting at a potential shift in the meat industry.